A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 659508 Details
Epoch: 30 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 659553 epoch_slot_no: 11553 block_no: 659476 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2641 time: 2018-02-23 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x172ed3dfd1771b56792cc9eca7160ac0eba1bb0f4201b042caa88ca66a1f8f4eBlock Operator
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